June 26, 2022 EU strengthens position against deep-sea mining The new EU agenda on International Ocean Governance reiterates the idea of banning mineral extraction in the exclusive economic zones of EU countries.
June 26, 2022 Metals haven’t crashed this hard since the Great Recession Industrial metals are on track for the worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis
June 25, 2022 US court upholds Arizona land swap deal for Rio Tinto copper mine A US appeals court has ruled that the federal government may give thousands of acres in Arizona to Rio Tinto.
June 24, 2022 Metal traders leave Trafigura as falling prices hurt profits The departures come against a backdrop of falling commodity prices that has been less profitable for Trafigura than the booming markets earlier in the year.
June 24, 2022 Rio Tinto to help Mongolia tackle climate change, desertification Between 2022 and 2026, the Anglo-American miner's local unit will help the east Asian country tackle its national climate change commitments.
June 24, 2022 New oxidation-resistant copper thin films may change the electronics, semiconductor game Oxidation-resistant copper thin films could potentially replace gold in semiconductor devices.
June 23, 2022 Codelco reaches agreement with workers to end strike The Federation of Copper Workers started the strike early Wednesday morning.
June 23, 2022 Copper price at 16-month low as slowdown fears hit industrial metals market "The commodity world’s flagship is under fire,” one analyst said.
June 23, 2022 US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains.
June 22, 2022 Residents end blockade of Las Bambas mine road, agree to dialogue The blockade signaled a new conflict just two weeks after the mining firm resumed operations.
Ferrexpo halts Ukraine operations, furloughs staff after power grid attacks The suspension will remain in place until power can be provided consistently at required levels, the company said. January 20, 2026 | 10:15 am
